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Contextualization and revocation of WU honorary doctorates
WU reviewed the awarding of honorary doctorates to historically burdened persons. Now the results have been presented.
WU faces up to its historical responsibility
WU is aware of its history and faces up to its historical responsibility.
A critical look at WU’s handling of the Nazi years
2023 marks WU’s 125-year anniversary. On this occasion, the university critically reflects on its handling of the Nazi era.
Liberation Day: WU in the "Presse" podcast
WU Rector Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger and WU archivist Johannes Koll discuss WU’s handling of the Nazi era
International Women’s Day: Spotlight on WU’s women pioneers
For WU, International Women’s Day is always an opportunity to turn the spotlight on pioneering women from business and economics.
Open-minded by tradition: WU celebrates 125th anniversary
Founded in 1898, the Imperial Export Academy, a forerunner of WU, set new standards in higher education.
20 Years of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at WU
The E&I institute is celebrating and it‘s success speaks for itself.
Books Stolen by the Nazis
Restitution of a book from the WU University Library collection
100 years of research at WU
WU celebrates its 100-year anniversary as a research institution with a campaign where WU researchers answer 100 questions from the public.